Impose a federal tax on the endowments of private colleges and universities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Higher Education Accountability Tax Act?
H.R. 1006 was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on February 4, 2025, and has seen no further action since that date. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on it. This effort remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Higher Education Accountability Tax Act (H.R. 1006 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9331 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9331 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
David Joyce (R-OH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.